#439 Removal Defense, U4U Parole Issues & AILA NY Conf. with Sarah Lachman, Esq.
Description
In this episode, John interviews New York immigration attorney Sarah Lachman, Esq., discussing her path from nonprofit work to running her own firm, the realities of removal defense in 2025, and how shifting policies are impacting clients, court strategy, and day-to-day law practice.
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Timestamps:
00:00 — Opening
00:33 — Intro
03:31 — Immigration Background
04:18 — Developing Her Own Law Practice
04:45 — Non-Profit Funding
05:25 — Types of Cases Handled by Lachman Law, LLC
09:39 — Updates from the AILA New York Chapter Conference
12:01 — Immigration Law Business Expansion
16:12 — Thoughts on the U4U Parole Program
18:47 — How to Contact Sarah Lachman, Esq.
19:44 — Closing
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